Golden Triangle
with Goa
Duration : 9 Nights / 10 Days
Places to Visit : Delhi –Jaipur- Agra
–Delhi- Goa- Departure Day 01 : ARRIVE DELHI
On arrival meet and assist at the airport and transfer to pre booked hotel for
overnight stay. ( incase if flight is arriving at day time , sight seeing &
meals will be provided as per that.) Delhi : India’s capital & a major
gateway to the country, contemporary Delhi is a bustling metropolis which successfully
combines in its fold the ancient & the modern. Its strategic location was
one of the prime reasons why successive dynasties chose it as their seat of power.
New Delhi also reflects the legacy the British left behind . The division between
New & Old Delhi is the distinction between the capitals of the British &
the Moghuls respectively. So, wherever the visitor goes, he will invariably confront
the citys’ past.
Suggested Hotel :
Deluxe : The Connaught : http://www.connaughthoteldelhi.com/
Luxury : The Imperial : www.theimperialindia.com
Day 02 : DELHI –
Jaipur After breakfast, Half day city tour of modern capital of India.
Visit India Gate, the Presidents House & the Parliament. Visit Humayun's Tomb
: built in mid 16th century this is an early example of Mughal architecture; Qutab
Minar. After lunch drive to Jaipur - The capital city of the state of Rajasthan
also know as “Pink City” owes its name, its foundation and planning
to the great warrior astronomer Maharaja Jai Singh II. The city of Jaipur has
broad avenues. The city sits on a dry lake bed in a wild and somewhat arid landscape,
surrounded by barren hills surmounted by fortresses and crenellated walls. JAIPUR
- The origins of the beautiful city of Jaipur can be traced back to the eighteenth
century, during the reign of Jai Singh II who ascended the Amber throne in 1699.
Jaipur today, epitomizes the spirit of Rajputana. In-spite of growing into a bustling
metropolis, it still retains it's character and history - A beautiful fusion of
the yesteryears and modernity. Popularly known as the Pink City because of the
extensive use of the locally abundant pink plastered stone, painted so in honor
of the visit of the royal consort of Queen Victoria. Jaipur thrills the soul with
its massive forts, magnificent palaces, exquisite temples and lush gardens. Arrive
Jaipur in the evening and check in at hotel.
Overnight stay at Jaipur.
Suggested Hotel :
Deluxe : Alisar Haveli : www.alsisar.com
Luxury : Samode
Haveli : www.samode.com
Super Luxury : Raj Vilas Palace : www.oberoihotels.com
Day 03 : Jaipur Breakfast will be at hotel. Proceed for a morning
excursion will be taken to the Amber Fort. Enjoy the fort ascent on elephant back
in a royal manner.
AMBER FORT PALACE - Amber is the classic romantic
Rajasthani fort palace. Its construction was started by Man Singh I in 1592, and
completed by his descendent Jai Singh I. It's forbidding exterior belies an inner
paradise where a beautiful fusion of Mughal and Hindu styles finds it's ultimate
expression. After noon after lunch explore the remaining sight seeing of :
CITYPALACE - A delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani
architecture, the City Palace sprawls over one-seventh of the area in the walled
city. It houses the Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace
Museum.
JANTAR MANTAR - This is the largest and the best preserved
of the five observatories built by Jai Singh II in different parts of the country.
This observatory consisting of outsized astronomical instruments is still in use.
HAWA MAHAL - The ornamental facade of this "Palace of Winds"
is a prominent landmark in Jaipur. Its five-storey structure of sandstone plastered
pink encrusted with fine trelliswork and elaborate balconies. The palace has 953
niches and windows. Built in 1799 by Pratap Singh, te Mahal was a royal grandstand
for the palace women. Jaipur is considered as a shoppers paradise for Textile
& Jewelers. Late afternoon, free time will be given for visiting local markets
.
Overnight will be at Jaipur.
Day 04: Jaipur – ( FATEHPUR
SIKRI) – Agra Breakfast at Hotel, drive to Jaipur en-route visiting
“Abhaneri” “Fatehpur Sikri” Abhaneri : hardly any people knows
( including most of the travel agent from India too ) a place call " Abhaneri"
situated between Agra & Jaipur. Is famuse for 8th Centuary temple & a
special 8th Centuary Monument called " Chand Baouri" is about 100 feet
deep open well with flights of steps on three side , no body has been able to
count the steps. One can see the royal toilets with carved windows and Jhrokhas,
which was used by the king & queen.
Fatehpur Sikri : abandoned
Mughal city of built by Emperor Akbar in 1569, was the old capital of the Moghuls,
which was abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water. See the graceful
buildings including the Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal & other
Palaces which are still preserved in its original glory.
Overnight will be
in Jaipur.
Arrive Agra by later afternoon / Evening , check inn at Hotel.
Overnight stay at Agra.
Suggested Hotel :
Deluxe : Jaypee Palace : www.jaypeehotels.com
Luxury : Taj View : www.tajhotels.com
Super Luxury : Amar Vilas : www.oberoihotels.com
Day 05 : Agra --- Delhi Early morning before breakfast Go for
the highlight of the day – visit The Taj Mahal at sunrise ( Please note that
Taj Mahal is closed on Friday), which was constructed by Shah Jahan in memory
of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Contruction of the Taj began in 1631 and was not completed
until 1653. Return to hotel for breakfast . Proceed for sight-seeing after breakfast.
Later on proceed for remaining sight seeing of Agra , which include, Red fort,
which was built by Emperor Akbar in 1565, and additions were made up until the
time of his grandson, Shah Jahan. It contains the hall of public and private audiences
amongst many other beautiful structures; After Lunch drive to Delhi. Arrive Delhi
by late afternoon/ early evening . Check inn at Hotel. Free time to relax.
Overnight stay at Delhi.
Day 06 : Delhi – Goa Breakfast
at Hotel. Check out from Hotel and go for a short tour of Old Delhi. Later on
Departure
Transfer to Airport to fly Goa.
Flight No. : S2 - 117 ( Sahara
Airways)
Departure at Delhi : 12 :35 PM
Arrival Goa at : 15:00 PM
On arrival at Goa, welcome, assistance and transfer to hotel, check Inn .
Rest of the afternoon free to relax near the beach . Overnight stay at Goa.
About Goa : Colourful festivals. Warm and gracious people. Superb
cuisine. Goa is one of India's most laid back, yet sophisticated and exciting
, destinations. From miles and miles of sunny beaches, to the splendors of its
quaint cities, towns and cobbled alleyways, Goa is more than just beaches and
sunshine. and abundant wildlife topped with the legendary warmth and hospitality
of the Goan people. And away from the beaten track , travelers discover a romantic
and othercentury goa in its medieval small towns, and beautiful villagers, with
rich flora and fauna. There is so much to see and yet at the end of it all you
feel there's too little time. A truly exhilarating out of this world experience
that only Goa can provide. Whether it's fun adventure , sunshine, spirituality
or just plain relaxation, you don't need to look beyond the magical land of Goa.
Suggested Hotel :
Deluxe : Varca Palms Beach Resort : www.ushashriramhotels.com
Luxury : Fort Aquada Beach Resort : www.tajhotels.com
Day 07 : Goa
Breakfast at hotel. you will move ahead for full day Sight seeing over Goa : Visit
Old Goa, the most important Cathedrals and Churches : Se – Cathedral, Church
of St.
Francis Xavier, St. Catherine’s Church, Arch of Vice Roy of Goa.
Se-Cathedral Church : The Portuguese Viceroy Redondo commissioned
the Se, or St. Catherine's' Cathedral, southwest of St. Cajetan's, to be "a
grandiose church worthy of the wealth, power and fame of the Portuguese who dominated
the seas from the Atlantic to the Pacific". Today it stands larger than any
church in Portugal, although it was beset by problems, not least a lack of funds
and Portugal's temporary loss of independence to Spain. It took eighty years to
build and was not consecrated until 1640. The Church of St. Francis Xavier : It
is built of laterite plastered with lime mortar, with tiled roof supported by
wooden rafters is a plain chapel with only one altar. Architecturally, it is of
the Doric order. The Chapel was within the enclosure of the College of St. Paul
and was dedicated either to St. Anthony or to St. Jerome. As the chapel was used
by St. Francis Xavier, it was rededicated to him after his canonization in 1622.
The original chapel was in existence in 1545. With the outbreak of the epidemic
and the consequent abandoning of the college of St. Paul in 1570, the chapel fell
into ruins and the present chapel was built in 1884.
Location : Old
Goa, Panjim, Goa.
The Chapel Of St. Catherine : Further to the west
of the Church of St. Francis of Assisi is the chapel of St. Catherine. Built of
laterite blocks it has a tower on either side of the façade. The chapel
in the interior, having only one altar is plain .
Day 08 : Goa –
Departure Breakfast at Hotel. Day free to explore Goa , Later on Departure
Transfer to Airport to fly your onward destination.
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